BA6/H - West Lane

Object

Representation ID: 439

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Natasha Young

There is already too much traffic in Baildon particularly on browgate and Baildon road and by Sandal Primary school.

Object

Representation ID: 629

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Walkers are Welcome Group

We object to the loss of these fields. Although there is no Right of Way for walkers through them, many Baildon residents walk down West Lane and Lucy Hall Drive to get to Bracken Hall Green and Shipley Glen. These fields provide an important"break" in the built up area and help to provide "breathing space" from urban sprawl. There are two Rights of Way running along the hillside above this site and new housing built on these fields would have a very nagtive impact on the views from these popular Rights of Way (above and below Hope Farm). The Covid pandemic has shown the importance of walking for both physical and mental health. In our view, this is not just about walking on pavements, but being able to interact with the natural world and wildlife. These fields are an important resource for the Baildon community!

Object

Representation ID: 769

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bell

This would ruin a beautiful area where sheep graze. It would create more traffic noise and pollution on an already busy road. The schools, doctors and dentists etc. in the area are already over capacity. It would not bring any benefit. If this land is built on it would open up opportunity to build on the rest of the fields leaving no green space at all.

Object

Representation ID: 771

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bell

This would ruin a beautiful green natural area where sheep graze. It would create more traffic, noise and pollution on roads that are already very very busy with school and residents traffic. The schools, doctors and dentists etc. in the local area are already over capacity. It would not bring any benefit. If this land is built on it would open up opportunity to build on the rest of the fields leaving no green space at all.

Object

Representation ID: 809

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kirsty Kingham

I strongly object the West Lane proposals.
1. It’s a Green Belt site
2. In the World Heritage site buffer zone
3. Massive impact on surrounding highway network which is already extremely busy
4. Pressure on local school and GP surgeries
5. Significant negative impact on landscape
6. Neither protects or enhances open spaces or green areas
7. Lack of infrastructure of services and facilities for so many new houses

Object

Representation ID: 946

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gordon Waite

I think that that this proposal should be looked at together with proposal BA2/H. Splitting the proposals makes them look less onerous. Together they would provide 122 out of the required 170 still needing planning permission. This is a disproportionate amount for this area of Baildon, particularly taking into account the fact that it is fairly recently that the Honey Pot Lane site was developed also on the adjacent greenfield site. Additionally, public transport in this area is abysmal - there are no buses to Guiseley, Ilkley or Otley from Baildon and the walk back from Saltaire train station is far from pleasant on a bleak winter's evening. In reality, the lack of public transport will mean that all these houses will use their own cars to go to work or shopping, clogging up the roads even further and causing more pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 1010

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Diane Hickman

Shouldn’t build on green belt, plenty of brown sites available.
Too much traffic currently causing noise and air pollution.
Poor state of road - constant roadworks on west lane leading to traffic delays causing noise and air pollution.
Excess traffic in rush hours in and out of Baildon causing excessive air and noise pollution.
Field prone to heavy flooding which would then be pushed onto west Lane.
Limited access in and out of Baildon, extra housing will cause more traffic delays, excessive air and noise pollution.
Local Transport system is limited. No direct train to Leeds from Baildon.Limited parking at Baildon. Shipley & Guiseley insufficient parking. Commuters don’t walk to Saltaire.
Strain on resources for GP’s and schools and other amenities.
Construction traffic causing delays, pollution and danger.
More traffic on west Lane is a potential danger to school children.
Strain on council services - waste disposal, upkeep of roads.

Object

Representation ID: 1022

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Kate Hoe

BA6/H West Lane 2. I strongly object to this planning application on land which is categorised as a major parcel of Green Belt. Further housing development in this area will have a major impact on openness and will also put increased pressure on the existing road networks. Local roads in this area are already under significant strain at peak times of the day when Baildon is often used as a 'cut through' to commuters from neighbouring towns and villages. Although this proposed site does fall within close proximity to a local primary school, the school is currently at capacity & would need significant investment should it be required to accommodate yet more pupils. With reference to the proximity of public transport, consideration must be given to the actual distance and time it would take to walk to Saltaire train station as this is not certainly not a linear route.

Object

Representation ID: 1028

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Gill Jennison

The increased traffic generated by such a large development is of concern: (a) it is near a primary school where there are already traffic congestion problems, and (b) Baildon town centre already becomes congested with vehicles leaving West Lane; this would be worsened by the increased traffic generated from this proposed development.
This green belt site sits below a very popular walking route round Baildon Moor. Currently, there are outstanding views across the site to Saltaire WHS and these would be severely impaired by such a large development.

Object

Representation ID: 1163

Received: 17/02/2021

Respondent: Ms Suzanne Hewitson

a. By building along West Lane there will be urban sprawl adding to an already congested area.
b. These developments will contribute to the traffic problems along West Lane, specifically in the morning when it is very difficult to leave the town.
c. These developments will add to the infrastructure problems already experienced by Baildon residents. There are no vacancies at dentists, doctors are to capacity, schools are becoming over subscribed .
d. The bus service on West Lane is abysmal thus people will use cars more frequently.
e. This is green belt land and needs to remain as a buffer against this land becoming totally built up. Visual greenery is good for mental health, for walking, for taking in the beauty of the area.

Object

Representation ID: 1196

Received: 10/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Joseph Napoli

Infrastructure for roads, transport, congestion and schooling cannot sustain more housing in Baildon, the population growth beyond normal demographic growth cannot be supported in Baildon. In addition the building on green belt land is harmful to the environment, will exacerbate road safety and congestion on the surrounding estates. Bradford Council should be looking to developing brownfield sites.

Object

Representation ID: 1286

Received: 11/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Michael Brumfitt

Even worse a proposal than BA2/H. All of the same reaons preivously given, but additionally, too many cars, which already race up and down LHD and West Lane. The road will not cope with so many extra dwellings, nor will the Schools. More invesemtent should and will need to be made to expand centre of Baildon offering, e.g. restuarants, bars useful retail, not hairdressers, nail salons, beauty salons, take aways etc.

Object

Representation ID: 1378

Received: 12/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Eileen Jack

This is the last area of green belt between Baildon Town Centre and The Glen. It would just mean that the houses in Baildon sprawl out along the length of West Lane, Lucy Hall. It is green belt and as such should be the last place to build on. We need the open space for clean air. There are no facilities, away from the town centre and traffic pollution would increase substantially.

The roads are in poor condition, public transport is poor. No facilities planned for children and young people.
All you are creating is a vast housing estate and a huge increase in traffic on inadequate roads leading to more pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 1860

Received: 16/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Craig Smith

I oppose the development of greenbelt sites. I have explained my concerns about cutting into the moors and that this is the last strip of green fields on West Lane in my objection to BA2/H. In addition to this I am concerned about the number of homes proposed on this site. There is a suggestion that this site would benefit the education SA objective. Figures available on the UK Government website suggest Sandals school is currently oversubscribed by 28 places. Can you elaborate on what steps will be taken to help Sandals cope with 127 new dwellings within its immediate catchment (BA1/H, BA2/H, BA6/H)? I think this is a short sighted development which will irrevocably destroy a significant chunk of greenbelt land whilst negatively impacting both existing and potential new residents of the area. Brownfield sites should be prioritised.

Object

Representation ID: 2049

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Elaine Akam

Accessibility limited to one road. Traffic jams into and out of village at peak times.
Create extra traffic: 254 extra cars over 3 developments.
Green belt. Impact on views to and from Saltaire World Heritage site.
Impact on openness, leisure and well being. Used by many people for walking, rest and relaxation.
Impact on green infrastructure, wildlife, ecology, open spaces and create a flood risk.
Loss of opportunity for community engagement with nature and environmental stewardship of countryside.
Impact on clean air, increase in toxic gasses and particles creating more air pollution.
Reduced biodiversity of land use. Outdoor education watching sheep and cows graze
Part of the green corridor north to Ilkley and beyond.
Lack of local amenities , fresh food shops. Lost butchers, bakers post office and banks over last 10 years.
Loss of community identity.
Loss of nesting sites and animal homes.

Object

Representation ID: 2192

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Joseph Green

There are already too many cars already in Baildon.

Object

Representation ID: 2194

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Alison Hardy

No “exceptional circumstances” why the fields have to be removed from Green Belt to meet house building targets. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review will result in further non-Green Belt becoming available
Alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in the Baildon area havent been taken into consideration.
Increased traffic on a lane, with poor visibility, pavements of limited width, prone to speeding, will generate considerable risks to the lives and health of pedestrians, cyclists, schoolchildren and exacerbate Baildons traffic congestion. Increased pollution in the area as well as generating pluvial flooding .
Contravenes environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment. It is a valued landscape being the last buffer of green land between Baildon, Shipley Glen, and the moors - areas of outstanding natural beauty - this will be detrimental to the environment supporting wildlife, and the mental health and wellbeing of residents and visitors alike.

Object

Representation ID: 2336

Received: 19/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Patricia Tillett

This is one of the last green belt areas of Baildon. Development would turn area into one big housing estate. Not healthy. Infrastructure not there. Roads are gridlocked at peak hours, queueing traffic on West Lane, through Baildon centre, into Shipley and along Canal Road to reach work places. It takes over an hour to reach centre of Bradford. Development would increase car use by over 150 cars. Unacceptable. Roads in terrible state, which worsen with more use. Schools are fully subscribed. Only 1 upper school in Baildon. Baildon Medical Centre is also fully subscribed. Pandemic has illustrated how green spaces are needed for well being. Object strongly to losing Baildon's green areas to housing developments.

Object

Representation ID: 2425

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Pennythorn Limited

From attachment and summarised by Local Plan Team
The parcel makes a significant contribution to the openness of the green belt and the green belt assessment has not taken account of this. This could be addressed by revising the shape and size of the site

Object

Representation ID: 2636

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Gerry Jones

This proposal will remove one of the remaining open green areas along West Lane and with the adjacent proposal BA2/H will result in ribbon development along the full length of West Lane and obscure the open views of Baildon Moor from any length of West Lane as well as being highly visible from the higher parts of the moor.
It is also an encroachment into both Green Belt land and on greenfield land and should be firmly rejected for further development of any kind.
It will also impact on environmental issues and is within a short distance from South Pennine Moors protected area and is also very close to the World Heritage Site of Saltaire and in its buffer zone and visibility to and from there.

Object

Representation ID: 2786

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Moore

Taking away green belt. Infrastructure cannot cope with an additional 100 cars, 300/400 people. School cannot take more , doctors and public services cannot take the additional numbers.
The whole of West Lane will be bordered by housing, no green fields, countryside, tree, animals.
Each house will have potential of 4 people - approx 200 people on this site and 400 on the adjacent site.
The amenities will not be able to support the additional number of people and the road system is inadequate now with queues of traffic in and out every morning and evening. Train station long way off and insufficient parking. Library closing, no banks already.
Add this to the adjacent site on West Lane.BA2/H

Object

Representation ID: 2836

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Sarah Foster

Green Belt - major impact on openness and landscape, would greatly reduce vital part of everyday community life for residents and visitors, lost benefits of exercise, health, rest, relaxation and mental wellbeing. This area has only recently lost a swathe of green belt to a new development and this proposal seeks to remove the remainder of green area which would have a disastrous effect on community and environment and biodiversity.

Biodiversity/Flora and Fauna – Baildon Moor contains high number of biodiversity designations and home to rare species of birds, insects, flora and fauna. Development would remove key survival habitats for all.

Environment, Traffic and Accessibility – increase to already heavy traffic at peak times will have detrimental effect to pollution, traffic congestion and wildlife.

Saltaire World Heritage Site – Impact on views to and from Saltaire, impacting residents of both towns and visitors.

Flooding – Area already prone to flooding.

Object

Representation ID: 2908

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Beverly Jackson

I strongly object as this is greenfield and green belt. It is in UNESCO buffet zone and visible from Saltaire. Any building would be a blot on the landscape.
It’s beautiful open aspect with views up to Baildon moor should be deemed as an AONB (equal to Baildon Moor & Shipley Glen). It is unique and irreplaceable. It is important for residents and visitors alike who stop to admire its beauty.
This land and its wildlife should be protected as it is an important and varied habitat for many bird species including Buzzard,Kestrel, Owls,Lapwing, Heron, curlew and small mammals and deer.
Any building would cause flooding as the land is a natural sponge.
The site connects an important wildlife corridor to Walker wood and the moors.
Public transport inadequate and roads cannot support the increase in traffic. Detrimental for noise and pollution
Housing would not be affordable or eco friendly.

Object

Representation ID: 3152

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Dr Kevin Jackson

This is a gloriously varied, visually stimulating & open landscape (NOT "just a field"), which is a great source of pleasure to local residents. Development on this Green Belt would be a violation - destroying the open aspect & landscape, along with its beautiful fauna and flora. Living nearby we know & see that it is an important habitat for various bird species, including red UK conservation status lapwing, fieldfare & curlew (now an endangered species), but also barn owl, little owl, buzzard, kestrel, heron, ducks & geese. We have also seen deer & smaller mammals here, further underlining the varied habitats in this area. Disruption to the wildlife corridors & watercourses is inevitable with such a large development.
The proximity to Shipley Glen, an SSSI & Saltaire World Heritage Site are all concerning & the visual impact on approach & distantly would be detrimental. Alternative sites must be considered.

Object

Representation ID: 3153

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Miss Tamzin Smith

I have loved walking through and around Tong Park for many years. This is a beautiful oasis and walking outdoors, experiencing the bio diverse surroundings, enjoying the nature and wildlife has been vital for my ongoing mental and physical health and wellbeing. I am sure this will be the case for many others.
Please find an alternative piece of land to build on. As there will be many offices and factories closing due to the effects of the pandemic, I feel very strongly that this type of already developed land should be redeveloped rather than ruining a green space that is highly valued by the local community and upon which wildlife depends.

Object

Representation ID: 3234

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Trevor Wallis

Water comes off moors.
Roads already more than full.
Shortage of doctors, dentists, school places, policing, street waste bins.
Spoil view from heritage site Saltaire
Reduce green areas which are needed for health of the planet.
We need green space, trees, vegetation and wildlife, bees and other pollinators for the human race to survive therefore we should not build on every green area.
New houses are usually poorly built (e.g. those on reservoir), Lacking in car parking as there are usually at least 2 cars per house.

Object

Representation ID: 3369

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Branch Labour Party

The first issue with this is that it is encroachment on the green belt. The green belt boundary will be weakened as the next extremities will be less defined than the road. The site however would be a natural infill, better than some others proposed.
Public transport is poorly served with buses one per hour and the secondary school and train station at Saltaire being reached via a bridleway down to Higher Coach Road.
The West Lane /Lucy Hall ribbon is poorly served by other infrastructure. There have been over 300 houses built along West Lane/ Lucy Hall drive since the 1980s with no provision for retail or playgrounds facilities.
The roads with the exception of a back route to Bingley all lead to Baildon Town roundabout, this will add to congestion and reduction in air quality.
Any development must include green space and playground facilities in conjunction with BA2/H

Object

Representation ID: 3513

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Marcia McGrail

76 houses on yet another piece of wholly inappropriate Green Belt land simply re-designated at a whim to cater for housing greed.
A possible 140+ extra vehicles on a road network nearing capacity on roads that were simply not built for the volume of traffic.
This is not just a well-loved vista for both residents and visitors to lovely Baildon but also part of the heritage views - why this execrable determination to destroy it? No amount of compensatory improvements or landscape buffering will make good the loss of such a fine view nor improve the excessive sprawl encroachment, no matter what lip service to 'sensitive design'.
Well-established woodland and the resultant habitats are also at risk...once it's gone, it's gone.
Leave our green open beautiful places alone before they are lost forever.

Object

Representation ID: 3783

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Bryan Scott

The same objections apply as for BA2/H. These 2 sites are adjacent so the same considerations apply
ALREADY TOO MUCH HOUSING
WEST LANE CARRIES TOO MUCH TRAFFIC - MAD SPEEDING CARS ARE ALREADY A MENACE & YOU WANT TO BUILS ABOUT ANOTHER 120 HOUSES OR SO, ADDING A FURTHER PROBABLE 250 CARS
LOCAL RESIDENCES ALREADY HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING SCHOOLS OF THEIR CHOICE
WE NEED MORE FARMING IN THE UK, WE SHOULD NOT BE GETTING RID OF THIS GRAZING LAND
THERE COULD BE FLOODING RISKS FROM THE MANY MOORLAND STREAMS IN THIS AREA.
FURTHER STRAIN ON LOCAL RESOURCES
JUST ADDING TO THE TRAFFIC JAMS DURING SCHOOL TERMS.
STOP GREEDY PLANNERS
LEAVE THIS LAST REMAINING GREEN SPACE ON WEST LANE. WE DO NOT WANT A CONCRETE JUNGLE

Object

Representation ID: 3798

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Ray Fearing

This is a well place site that provides a natural habitat, and enjoyable views in an area that has a great many houses already. It would be a shame to give up such a location to the development of housing that may be better placed elsewhere.